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Williams long service.
 12 Aug 2025

Williams recognises 190 years of staff service

King’s Lynn-based manufacturer Williams Refrigeration has acknowledged eight employees for long service milestones, totalling 190 years of employment. The group includes six staff members marking 20 years, one reaching 30 years, and one celebrating ... 
Wayne Rose, BPMA.
 6 Aug 2025

BPMA highlights role of training in efficient pumping systems

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is encouraging employers across UK industry to invest in technical training for engineers and support staff who work with pump systems. The goal is to improve energy efficiency, meet regulatory ... 
L-r: Kyle Bray and Carl Burton.
 5 Aug 2025

J & E Hall restructures sales team

J & E Hall has reorganised its commercial refrigeration sales team to improve regional support and grow its business in the UK and Ireland.... 
 5 Aug 2025

Aspen offers the complete new 5th Gen Silent+ Range

Aspen Pumps, a global market leader in condensate removal pumps, is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of its Silent+ Mini Orange and Silent+ Mini Aqua pumps. These new additions complete Aspen’s 5th generation of its mini ... 
 1 Aug 2025

Government launches consultation on late payment legislation

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has opened a public consultation on new legislative proposals aimed at tackling late, long, and disputed business-to-business (B2B) payments. The consultation runs until 23 October 2025 and invites input ... 
 25 Jul 2025

Eurovent returns as Refrigeration Sponsor for 2026

Eurovent has confirmed its sponsorship of the refrigeration category at the 2026 ACR News Awards, reaffirming its support for innovation and energy efficiency within the HVACR sector.... 
 25 Jul 2025

Daikin opens Sustainable Home Centre in Bradford

Daikin UK has launched its fourth Sustainable Home Centre, located within the James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies branch in Bradford. The initiative is part of a broader collaboration between Daikin and James Hargreaves, one of the UK’s largest ... 
 24 Jul 2025

Heat Pump Association appoints new Vice Chair

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has announced that Chris Taylor-Hamlin, Senior Environment Research Manager at Daikin, will take over as Vice Chair in September 2025. A longstanding member of the HPA, Taylor-Hamlin brings experience in both the ... 
Paul Moseley.
 24 Jul 2025

Obituary: Paul Moseley, Technical Director at Coolers and Condensers

Coolers and Condensers has announced the passing of long-serving Technical Director Paul Moseley, a widely respected figure whose influence has shaped the business and broader industry since the early 1980s.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Clivet appoints new Technical Pre-Sales Engineer

Clivet has named Babatunde Jadesola as Technical Pre-Sales Engineer, based in the company’s Reading office.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Daikin acquires Saltire for Scottish heat pump expansion

Daikin UK has acquired Glasgow-based Saltire Facilities Management, further developing its residential heat pump service network in Scotland. The move follows Daikin’s January 2024 acquisition of Robert Heath Heating, which operates in England and ... 
Kevin Vidal.
 23 Jul 2025

LH-plc appoints new Technical Service Manager

Kevin Vidal has joined LH-plc as technical service manager. A qualified air conditioning technician, he brings over 15 years of experience in HVAC operations, project delivery, and team management.... 
 23 Jul 2025

Entries now open for the IOR’s Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is inviting submissions for the 2025 Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award, which recognises UK-based projects that have demonstrably reduced emissions from cooling systems.... 
Will Pribyl and Ian Lemmon.
 21 Jul 2025

Green Point UK supports Beijer Ref training

Green Point UK, the service and remanufacturing division of Bitzer UK, has supplied two Bitzer reciprocating compressors to the Beijer Ref Academy in Wetherby, reinforcing its support for technician training and sustainable refrigeration practices.... 
 18 Jul 2025

Prado shortlisted for 2025 Top 100 Women in Construction

Astrid Prado, Head of Marketing at Star Refrigeration and long-time advocate for diversity in engineering, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025. Hosted by the Construction Industry ... 
 18 Jul 2025

Daikin UK launches climate education drive

Daikin UK has teamed up with climate education specialists Generation C and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to launch a climate education initiative in local schools. The programme aims to bridge the green skills gap and inspire the ... 
Rachel Davidson, BESA’s Director of Specialist Knowledge.
 18 Jul 2025

BESA launches building safety research

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched its second annual building safety survey, aimed at assessing how well the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) sector is adapting to the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape.... 
Marco_Nocivelli, Epta.
 18 Jul 2025

Epta acquires Hauser

Italian multinational Epta S.p.A. has signed a binding agreement to acquire Austrian refrigeration specialist Hauser GmbH. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will see Hauser become part of the Epta Group, creating a combined entity with ... 
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